With today’s global industries and markets, domestic patents and trademark registrations in the U.S. alone is oftentimes insufficient. A U.S. patent or trademark registration does not protect your product internationally. To fully protect your business’s investments in your valuable intellectual property, you need to secure patents and trademark registrations in every country within which you market your goods or services. Peterson IP collaborates with a close network of vetted international attorneys to procure international patent and trademark rights throughout the world, including: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom and more.
International Patents
Patent applications may be filed directly with a foreign country as a foreign patent application or filed internationally with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) as an international patent application. When identifying an international patent filing strategy, the order in which you disclose and file your application is vital. Peterson IP has extensive experience filing and prosecuting international patent applications (PCT) and foreign patent applications.
International Trademarks
A trademark can be protected internationally with the filing of a trademark applications directly with a foreign country as a foreign trademark application or filed internationally via the Madrid Protocol as an international trademark application. When identifying an international trademark filing strategy, the route pursued can significantly affect your trademark rights. Peterson IP has extensive experience filing and prosecuting foreign trademark applications and international trademark applications.